‘I always hear them before I see them’: Drones strike fear in Colombia
Summary
In Colombia's Catatumbo region, drones carrying explosives regularly fly over communities, causing fear among residents. The number of drone attacks has increased sharply, with hundreds of people killed or injured in 2025 as the country faces ongoing conflict involving armed groups.Key Facts
- Drones, some carrying explosives, frequently fly over Colombia’s Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border.
- The sound of drones causes fear, especially among children like Sandra Montoya’s son.
- Colombia’s Ministry of Defence reported 8,395 weaponized drone attacks in 2025.
- Of these attacks, 333 successfully hit their targets, a 445% increase from 2024.
- In 2025, drones caused 20 deaths and injured 297 people in Colombia.
- A 12-year-old boy and his mother were killed by a drone explosion in Catatumbo in May 2025.
- Drone attacks have also occurred in other regions, such as Narino, where three soldiers were killed last month.
- Experts warn drone warfare is a growing challenge for civilian safety in conflict areas.
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